Welp, that was a massive pile of bullshit.

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31. Exactly right.

This goes to the very core of the problem.

Shia doesn’t believe in hierarchical structures that are run by strong dictatorial leaders.

Iran follows more of a principle of group leadership than that of a king or president.

It is this process of constant deliberations and discussions that can drive you mad if you are engaged in discussing anything with many Iranians. It is also the culture that gave the world the scientific method.

This is why the Sunnis have so much animus with the Iranians. They want elites talking to elites. Rouhani won by a landslide and represents intellectuals, moderates and conciliation with the West. The attempt to paint him as a terrorist will fail.